Aaron Leedy

6 days ago | wsbt.com | Aaron Leedy

People across the country are reacting to the news of a new pope. Pope Leo is the first pope from the U.S. He was born in Chicago and has spent many years in Peru. The crowd outside the Vatican cheered when it was announced that Robert Prevost was elected pope and that he was from the U.S. The idea of an American pope was considered taboo for decades given the power the U.S. held around the world. That ended a few hours ago.

1 week ago | fox56.com | Aaron Leedy

Business owners are getting hit hard with rising credit card processing fees often racking up thousands of dollars a month and leaving no choice but to pass along the cost to consumers. In 2023, the average American spent $1,100 on these transaction fees and collectively more than $1 trillion since 2006. Callahan’s restaurant has seen plenty of changes in its 41 years in business. Randi Doolittle has been there for 25. “I’m a server. I serve the customers.

1 week ago | fox56.com | Aaron Leedy

HONESDALE, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — Parts of Honesdale in Wayne County dealt with flash flooding Tuesday evening, which resulted in certain areas to be closed to traffic. Some of the affected areas included the intersection of 4th and Main Street, Terrace and Vine Streets, and Erie Street where a creek has flooded the roadway. Drivers have been asked to find alternate routes this evening. The 5th Street walking bridge is also experiencing some water runoff.

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Aaron Leedy

TOPICS:Credit card feesSmall businessesInterchange feesFederal scrutinyVisaMastercardCredit Card Competition ActInflation economyLocal business owners are getting hit hard with rising credit card processing fees often racking up thousands of dollars a month and leaving no choice but to pass along the cost to consumers. In 2023, the average American spent $1,100 on these transaction fees and collectively more than $1 trillion since 2006.

2 weeks ago | fox56.com | Aaron Leedy

SULLIVAN TOWNSHIP, TIOGA CO. (WOLF) — A man and a juvenile are dead after a crash in Tioga County Tuesday afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police say a Towanda Area School District vehicle driven by Ronald Wickwire, 66, was headed east on Route 6. PSP said Wickwire entered into the westbound lane for an unknown reason, resulting in a crash with a commercial vehicle. PSP said the crash happened on Route 6 west of its intersection with Bailey Road in Sullivan Township.